Italian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka preview, head-to-head, prediction ahead of blockbuster final clash

Top star Iga Swiatek is all set to face Aryna Sabalenka in the final game of the Italian Open 2024, taking place in Rome. Notably, Sabalenka registered great wins over Bernarda Pera, Yulia Putinseva, Angelique Kerber, and Madison Keys before defeating Coco Gauff to make her place in the final game.

On the other hand, Sabalenka defeated Katie Volynets, Dayana, Elina Svitolina, and Jelena Ostapenko before outclassing Danielle Collins in the semi-final game to make her place in the final game. Sabalenka was the best player against Collins and served twice in the 7-5, 6-2 win. Meanwhile, she advanced to her eighth WTA 1000 final and the 28th of her career.

"I'm super happy to be in my first final in Rome. I think I played really great tennis today. I'm super happy with the win, especially in two sets, against Danielle. I think the level is there, the tennis is there, that I got everything to get this win. I just have to focus on myself, I guess, and not rush things, wait for the right shot to finish the point," Sabalenka said afterwards the match as quoted by WTA.

Match Details

Fixture: (1) Iga Swiatek vs (2) Aryna Sabalenka

Date: May 18, 2024

Tournament: Italian Open 2024

Round: Final

Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy

Category: WTA 1000

Surface: Clay

Prize money: $5,509,771

Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN2

Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka head-to-head

Swiatek leads Sabalenka 7-3 in the head-to-head. The Pole won their previous encounter at the 2024 Madrid Open in three sets.

Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka odds